For some patients, sedation is not advised or in fact this is by choice. Therefore, if your procedure is uneventful, you can leave the department shortly after your procedure and go about your daily routine as normal.
Following your bronchoscopy you may experience some mild post procedure complications:
- Sore throat (this can last for 48 hours)
- Mild abdominal discomfort
- Nausea
More severe complications are:
- Coughing up blood
- Respiratory difficulties
- Breathlessness
- Chest infection
These symptoms are rare, therefore will need URGENT medical attention.
You have to remain NBM (no fluids or food) until the time given by the discharging nurse. This is due to the local anaesthetic given prior procedure.
NBM until _______________
If biopsies have been taken (this will be stated in your report), then you should contact your own G.P. or Consultant's secretary 2 to 3 weeks post procedure. No histology results go to the Endoscopy Unit.
Contact Details
If you have any issues following your bronchoscopy, please ring:
Lung Navigator Team - 07813 994614 (For Bury, HMR and Oldham patients)
Fairfield General Hospital Endoscopy Unit - 0161 778 2554 (For Bury, HMR and Oldham patients)
Salford Royal Hospital Respiratory Ward (9am - 5pm) - 0161 206 0358
NHS Direct - 111 (24 Hours)
Date of Review: September 2024
Date of Next Review: September 2026
Ref No: PI_SU_1069 (NCA)